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NCT05630963 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record

Beyond Monoamines: The Role of the Nociceptin/Orphanin FQ Receptor in Major Depression

A clinical trial of Major Depressive Disorder, sponsored by Mclean Hospital.

Recruiting
Registry status
228
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT05630963: Recruiting study of Major Depressive Disorder, sponsored by Mclean Hospital.

NCT05630963 is a study of Major Depressive Disorder that is actively recruiting participants, run by Mclean Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 228 participants, below the 376-participant average among 282 other Major Depressive Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (39% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT05630963, a study of Major Depressive Disorder, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Mclean Hospital.

RECRUITING
Registry status
228 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

This study looks at the role of the Nociceptin/Orphanin FQ receptor system in the brain of individuals with current or past major depressive disorder (MDD). It also examines how individuals with a history of depression make certain decisions and which brain regions are involved in such decisions. Information collected through MRI, PET, biospecimens (i.e., blood, saliva) and behavioral tasks will be used to predict depressive symptoms in the future.

Primary Outcome

For assessing psychological state

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DEVICE Aversive stimuli
  • DRUG PET radiotracer

Study Locations (1)

Massachusetts

  • McLean Hospital - Belmont

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 228 participants
Start Date 2021-12-29
Est. Completion 2027-02-28
Mclean Hospital

140 total trials

What NCT05630963 shows while recruiting

NCT05630963 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registered 228 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 376-participant average among 282 other Major Depressive Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (39% lower).

The record links to 1 condition, with Major Depressive Disorder appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Aversive stimuli is the first listed.

NCT05630963 reports a single indexed study location in Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT05630963 about?

NCT05630963 is a clinical study titled "Beyond Monoamines: The Role of the Nociceptin/Orphanin FQ Receptor in Major Depression". This study looks at the role of the Nociceptin/Orphanin FQ receptor system in the brain of individuals with current or past major depressive disorder (MDD). It also examines how individuals with a history of depression make certain decisions and which brain regions are involved in such decisions. In...

What is the current status of trial NCT05630963?

This trial is currently recruiting. The enrollment target is 228 participants. The study started on 2021-12-29. Estimated completion is 2027-02-28.

What conditions does trial NCT05630963 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Major Depressive Disorder.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05630963?

The interventions under investigation include: Aversive stimuli (DEVICE), PET radiotracer (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05630963?

This trial is sponsored by Mclean Hospital, which has 140 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT05630963 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

Similar trials for Major Depressive Disorder

Matched on the same primary condition, ranked to surface studies in the same phase first, then by recruiting status, no relevance scoring or editorial curation.

Where NCT05630963's enrollment target sits among peer trials

228 67th of 282 higher than 216 of 282 other Major Depressive Disorder trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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